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Links - Fats, Oils, and Snacks
Listed Alphabetically by Title
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23/25
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Canola Connection
Information for anyone on canola production, varieties, growth stages, pests, harvesting, storage, nutrition & education, publications, grower organizations, news, markets & statistics, and weather & crop forecasts.
http://www.canola.org/
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23/25
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Food and Nutrition Information Center
An USDA information center that covers a wide range of topics including child nutrition, food safety, the WIC program, dietary supplements, food composition, dietary guidelines, the food guide pyramid, and more.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
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22/25
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Food Stamp Nutrition Connection
This site is developed by the National Agricultural Library's Food and Nutrition Information Center for educators. Provided are statistics and general information on dietary fat and fat replacers.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodstamp/Topics/dietary_fat.html
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18/25
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Ghirardelli Chocolate
Ghirardelli products, their shops, recipes, a history of chocolate, types of chocolate, storing and caring for chocolate, a chocolate glossary, tips on working with chocolate, and company information.
http://www.ghirardelli.com/
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18/25
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Godiva Chocolatier
The Godiva Chocolate guide, a history of chocolate, Kosher products, chocolate trivia & glossary, Godiva ice cream, Godiva liqueur, business gift giving, recipes, what's new, and more.
http://www.godiva.com/godiva/welcome.asp
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23/25
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Harvard School of Public Health: Fats and Cholesterol
Provided are types of dietary fat, sources, and effects on cholesterol levels; information on cholesterol and heart disease; percentages of saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats in oils; dietary fat and cancer and obesity; and recommendations for fat intake.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats.html
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18/25
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Hershey Foods
This site is very organized and covers a broad scope of information. There is a section by their senior nutritionist that covers a lot of nutrition topics.
http://www.hersheys.com/
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20/25
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International Tree Nut Council
An organization dedicated to promoting new product development and supporting nutrition research and education.
http://www.nuthealth.org/
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19/25
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Lindt of Switzerland
A company history, factories, quality, main brands, advertising, a history of chocolate, chocolate production, recipes, annual report, news and shopping.
http://www.lindt.com/
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17/25
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Margarine on the Web
Recipes, news, research abstracts, margarine consumption, products, trivia, quiz, how margarine is made, and nutrition.
http://www.margarine.org/
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20/25
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National Cottonseed Products Association
Information relating to the cottonseed business.
http://www.cottonseed.com/
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19/25
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National Sunflower Association
Sunflower market development and promotion, product research, education, and policy issues relating to sunflowers.
http://www.sunflowernsa.com/home.asp
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21/25
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Peanut Butter
The history of peanut butter, how peanut butter is made, nutrition, recipes, trans fats, and food allergies.
http://www.peanutbutterlovers.com/
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22/25
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Peanut Institute
Information on healthy diets, nutrition basics, scientific research, recipes, and educational materials for the public, researchers, dietitians, and teachers.
http://www.peanut-institute.org/
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19/25
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Snack Food Association
Information for members, consumers and media on snack food news, public policy, recipes, calendar & events, products & publications, and conferences.
http://www.sfa.org/
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15/25
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Sources of Free or Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials
Developed by the FNIC, this website alphabetically lists sources for obtaining materials in the following sections: (1) Nutrition, medical and health organizations; (2) Food-related associations; (3) Food companies; and (4) Food service-related organizations.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/freelow.html
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25/25
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The Nutrition Resource
The latest science about healthy eating for adults is explored on this site that is maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Provided are tips for healthy eating and updated information on fats & choleterol, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fruits & vegetables, calcium & milk, vitamins, healthy weight, and the food guide pyramid.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
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20/25
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The Sweet Science of Chocolate
Information for consumers and educators on the history of chocolate, from bean to bar, and nutrition.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/chocolate/
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